UNSPSC 50344616: Frozen fiesta melons

The variety of melons known as fiesta melons that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50344616 Frozen fiesta melons (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within state and local government food service procurement, but recent opportunities show minimal direct solicitation for this specific item. Instead, the code appears in bundled grocery and food service contracts where frozen melons are one line item among hundreds spanning proteins, produce, dairy, and prepared foods for institutional food service operations.

State and local food service buyers—primarily school districts, state health and human services agencies, and correctional facilities—procure frozen melons as part of comprehensive food supply agreements rather than as standalone commodities. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has posted two major IFBs for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0017660 and HHS0017449), with historical annual spend of $32,226 to $1.5 million; the Bridgeport Board of Education's food and nutrition services contract (BNB052266) spans over 1,100 line items including frozen products; Head Start of Greater Dallas sought frozen foods among approximately 32,409 cases of mixed inventory (IFB 26-GP, estimated value $969,460.94); and school districts across Georgia and Missouri regularly bid comprehensive grocery contracts listing frozen vegetables and specialty items. The code sees activity across Texas, Georgia, Missouri, California, Connecticut, and Oregon, with school nutrition programs and state institutional food services representing the most consistent buyer base. Recent IFBs and RFPs show response dates in June and July 2026, with most school-year contracts commencing July 1, 2026 and running through June 30, 2027. Pricing structures typically require firm, fixed unit rates submitted on standardized pricing sheets, with delivery to multiple designated sites and compliance with USDA food safety, HACCP, and Buy American standards. Vendors must maintain cold-chain integrity, product shelf-life documentation, and 24/7 food recall accessibility; many buyers reserve the right to award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive bid or best value. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction but do not appear as primary differentiators in recent frozen-produce solicitations.